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Bernard Dayo June 6, 2019

African Union suspends Sudan over violence against protesters

According to Al Jazeera, the African Union (AU) has suspended Sudan's membership days after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people. The AU's Peace and Security Department…

Azeez November 28, 2017

Buhari, Tinubu head to EU-AU summit in Abidjan (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari and National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu have departed Abuja for the European Union-African Union (EU-AU) summit in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Mohammed Abdullahi…

Roqeebah July 3, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo in Addis Ababa for the AU summit

The Acting President is currently in Ethiopia attending the 29th Ordinary Session of the African Union. According to an official statement from the Office of the Acting President, Professor Osinbajo.…

Oludolapo Adelana March 4, 2017

AU Chairman, Alpha Conde calls President Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), President Alpha Conde of Guinea, Friday, called President Muhammadu Buhari in London, to wish him good health and speedy recovery.…

Editor February 2, 2017

Analysis: On the AU Commission elections, Nigeria messed up

by Mark Amaza The recent elections of the African Union Commission have come and gone, and a new chairperson of the commission has been elected: Chad’s Moussa Mahamat replaces South…

Azeez January 22, 2017

This is the deal Yahya Jammeh signed before stepping down (READ)

The deal signed by former Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh before agreeing to step down has been revealed. According to SaharaReporters, the deal was brokered by the Economic Community of West…

Op-ed Editor January 19, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: The endgame in Banjul

by Olusegun Adeniyi Last Friday, leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demonstrated an uncommon resolve when, following their meeting with a recalcitrant Yahya Jammeh, they asked…

Mazi Emeka July 20, 2016

Is Buhari’s anti-corruption war selective? VP Osinbajo reacts

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, said it is absurd to say that the ongoing anti-corruption war of the Buhari administration is selective and one sided. According to a statement…

Mazi Emeka June 26, 2016

EFCC was right to freeze Fayose’s bank account – SERAP explains why

A Civil Rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), on Sunday, justified the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the bank account of the Ekiti…

Janeth J September 27, 2015

Buhari, Obasanjo, Fayemi attend African Union meeting in New York (PHOTOS)

On the third day of his trip to the United States, President Muhammadu Buhari attended the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) meeting in New York. The meeting was…

Janeth J June 16, 2015

African Union proposes one passport, one currency: Is the world coming to an end?

Before anything, let's be clear on the headline - it's a joke. Anyway, word on the street is that the African Union plans on introducing a singular currency and passport in…

Janeth J April 1, 2015

AU commends Nigeria’s election, says it shows maturity of democracy

by Ranti Joseph African Union (AU) chief, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma congratulated Muhammadu Buhari for winning Nigeria’s presidential election, praising outgoing leader Goodluck Jonathan for graciously accepting the results. Dlamini-Zuma, on Wednesday…

Janeth J February 12, 2015

UN, EU, others tell FG to respect the Constitution

by Ranti Joseph The United Nations, the European Union and the African Union, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders in the electoral process to respect the constitutional…

June 27, 2014

The Dame of swag: First Lady, Patience Jonathan steps out in brown flowing outfit (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Nigeria's First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan arrived Abuja yesterday night after President Goodluck Jonathan and his delegation cut short a trip to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea for an AU special…

June 25, 2014

Nigeria make World Cup last 16, Jonathan to cut short AU trip & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria make world cup last 16 - Vanguard Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 to finish top of group, Nigeria qualify A double from Lionel Messi a day after…

December 11, 2013

Why Jonathan didn’t speak at Mandela’s memorial service – Abati explains

by Adeola Balogun Following murmurs in the country that President Goodluck Jonathan was snubbed at late Nelson Mandela's memorial service because he wasn't allowed to speak, the Presidency has issued…

July 29, 2013

“It is almost impossible to find any young leader presently who hasn’t been influenced by The Future Awards” – Aziza Uko speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

by Mercy Abang For the Conversations with Abang Mercy for the week, Aziza Uko, the Chief Operating Officer of the Future Awards Africa talks about the awards – In seven…

July 17, 2013

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